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Windows 7 Update Issues
09/01/2016 09:10
Method 1:
Let's run the Windows Update troubleshooter to diagnose the exact issue.
Follow the steps from the link “Troubleshoot problems with installing updates in Windows 7”.
Method 2:
Try the updates again but temporarily disable any running Anti Virus and other security...
Why can't I activate Windows 10?
09/01/2016 09:02
If you received a message saying that Windows 10 couldn't be activated, here are a few reasons why it might not have worked, and some things you can try to fix the problem. For more info about activation errors not listed on this page, see Get help with Windows 10 activation...
Windows 10 Start Menu and Modern Apps not working
09/01/2016 08:58
It was a dark and stormy nighty in April when I installed Windows 10 build 10041 (on the fast ring) and the START button stopped working… ok enough fun. If you have installed a recent Windows 10 build you may find that the START button and all of the modern apps either do nothing or...
[Fix] Windows 7 is not Genuine Error Message, Make It Original and Activated Again
09/01/2016 08:58
Its a common problem which lots of Windows 7 users face. We have received many emails about this problem, so today we are sharing a working solution for it. In fact many Windows 7 SP1 RC users are also facing this problem.
Problem Symptom:
You were using genuine Windows 7 without any...
Reinstalling preinstalled apps
09/01/2016 08:52
On Windows 10 desktop devices, preinstalled Windows Apps may become uninstalled. This is possible via the PowerShell command-lets or the Application Model API surface directly. Most of these apps can be re-downloaded from the Windows Store, however in some cases, they can’t, as in the case of...
How to restore Windows Store in Windows 10 after removing it with PowerShell
09/01/2016 08:47
Almost all users are removing all bundled Windows 10 apps because they are very poorly made and are practically of no use on a PC with mouse and keyboard. You can remove all the bundled apps at once as we showed earlier. Or you can remove apps individually. If you removed all apps...
[Guide] How to Take Ownership (Permission) of a File or Folder Manually in Windows?
09/01/2016 08:40
We here at AskVG post various themes, skins and other customization stuff which require you to replace or modify existing system files in Windows. You need to take ownership of that file or folder before modifying or replacing it.
We always suggest you to use take the ownership automatically using...
[Tip] Add “Take Ownership” Option in Files and Folders Context Menu in Windows
09/01/2016 08:39
Many times you need to take ownership of a file or folder in Windows. For example, when you want to customize Windows UI and need to replace existing system files with a new one.
You have to follow number of steps to take ownership and grant yourself full permission and control to access the file...
[Windows Tip] Take Ownership (Permission) of Registry Keys from Command Line
09/01/2016 08:37
We here at AskVG regularly share Windows tips-n-tricks and most of these tips include Registry Editor tweaks. Sometimes to apply a Registry tweak, you need to first take ownership and control of the Registry key to be able to change the key value. To take ownership and control of a Registry...
[Windows 10 Tip] Remove Cortana, Microsoft Edge, Contact Support and Feedback Apps
09/01/2016 08:35
This exclusive Windows 10 tutorial will help you if:
You want to remove Cortana Search app completely from Windows 10
You want to get rid of SearchUI.exe service running continuously in background
You want to remove Microsoft Edge web...
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